March 4, 2026
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Malaysia Airlines to briefly restart flights to Jeddah and Madinah from March 4–8, while Doha routes remain suspended

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Malaysia Airlines will temporarily resume flights to Jeddah and Madinah from March 4–8, following a suspension from February 28 due to Middle East airspace closures.

March 4, 2026
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Hajiji urges Chinese investors to tap into Sabah’s wide-ranging business opportunities

KOTA KINABALU, March 4 — Sabah is inviting Chinese investors to tap into opportunities in the Blue Economy, renewable energy, smart infrastructure, digital innovation, and sustainable tourism, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said.

March 4, 2026
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MACC summons former federal minister and 11 others over RM1.11 billion semiconductor chip deal

PUTRAJAYA, March 4 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed that a former federal minister is among 12 people summoned for questioning over a RM1.11 billion government-backed semiconductor project.

March 3, 2026
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Rapid Rail: Cable theft near Damansara Damai may disrupt MRT Putrajaya Line services for up to three days

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail) is undertaking repair works on the power supply system of the MRT Putrajaya Line after a cable theft near Damansara Damai Station was detected early today.

March 3, 2026
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Police seeking artist, husband over alleged RM1.5m land scam highlighted in viral Threads post

SEREMBAN, March 3 — Police are looking for a female artist and her husband to assist in investigations into an alleged fraud involving the sale of non-existent Selangor state land lots, which reportedly caused losses of RM1.5 million in January.

March 3, 2026
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MACC arrests traffic officer over alleged RM30,000 protection payments from transport companies

KUANTAN, March 3 — A traffic officer has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of soliciting and accepting around RM30,000 in bribes from several individuals and lorry company owners in exchange for shielding them from enforcement action.